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lansingchamber.org A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER

Leadership and Relationships Key to

Attracting Top Talent

he Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) continues to focus on
building relationships and providing resources for our region’s employers to
Tdevelop, attract, and retain top talent.

We’ve made strides, but there’s much work to do. Despite an affordable cost of living,
and proximity to excellent higher education institutions, lagging population growth and
somewhat flat new business creation have remained challenges for the Lansing region.

This month’s FOCUS Magazine cover story highlights some of the population trends
we’re seeing in the Lansing region, as well as initiatives that local organizations are
taking to develop a sustainable regional workforce pipeline. TIM DAMAN
PRESIDENT AND CEO
LANSING REGIONAL
Relationships matter in a close-knit community CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
like ours. LRCC’s recently released “2023
LRCC Annual Report” showcases some of our efforts,
hosted including a new partnership to provide
110 events leadership support and program services
for the ATHENA Women’s Interest Network.
attracting more Meanwhile, the 2023-2024 Leadership Lansing
than 7,000 cohort marks the largest in program history,
with a total of 51 participants.
attendees
in 2023 Strong regional leadership will help move our
local economy into the future.
LRCC will keep
In 2023, the LRCC welcomed 162 new members working to ensure
while maintaining retention levels of 92.39
percent. Some of that retention can be the Greater
ascribed to the Chamber’s commitment to enhanced knowledge and networking. Lansing region
LRCC hosted 110 events in 2023, providing close to 7,000 attendees with opportunities has the talent,
to connect and build relationships.
opportunities,
On the advocacy front, LRCC collaborated with our regional partners to secure $240 and leadership to
million in support for our region’s economic growth.
move forward for
We’re working collaboratively with organizations such as the Michigan Economic years to come.”
Development Corporation (MEDC) and Lansing 5:01 to share our story that the
Lansing region is an ideal locale to live, find a career and raise a family.

LRCC will keep working to ensure the Lansing region has the talent, economic
opportunities, and leadership to move forward for years to come. l

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